Acorn Squash

(Recipe and Photo from Taste of Home)

Microwave Acorn Squash

Ingredients:

• 2 medium acorn squash
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 teaspoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
Turn squash cut side up. Fill centers of squash with brown sugar, butter and honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

• One serving:
• 1 squash half

• Calories:
• 216

• Fat:
• 6 g

• Saturated Fat:
• 4 g

• Cholesterol:
• 15 mg

• Sodium:
• 200 mg

• Carbohydrate:
• 43 g

• Fiber:
• 3 g

• Protein:
• 2 g